The 19th edition of Maruti Suzuki Raid De Himalaya, considered the mecca of India’s motorsports would start from the picturesque Manali from October 7.
The caravan of raid will travel through some of the most inhabitable places in Himalayas like Kaza, Sarchu, Kargil, leh and Pensi la covering a distance of approx 2000 kms. This will be the ultimate test of not only human and machine endurance but a more symbiotic relation between a driver and his machine. Rally flags off on Oct 7 from Manali and concludes on Oct 14th in leh
The Team Maruti Suzuki motorsports comprising of rally titans like Suresh Rana, Sandeep Sharma and Samrat Yadav are all set to take on the Raid. This Team will participate in Gypsy, Vitara Brezza, S-Cross, Ignis and Grand Vitara in the most treacherous roads and extreme weather conditions of Himalayas.
Ten times Raid winner, Manali man Suresh Rana said,” I am extremely excited to be part of the team Maruti Suzuki Motorsport. Raid is all about the synchronicity between a driver and his vehicle. One has to know their vehicle in an out to brave any unexpected twist and turn in the route. At the end it is not only about physical endurance, but mental endurance as well. Most importantly, one must put all the efforts in vehicular safety, including all the safety harness and gears.”
Himachal Pradesh government would provide logistical support to the Raid-De-Himalaya.